# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=4

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## [My project don’t open](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-project-don-t-open/41348)

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**Author:** [@Tienie66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tienie66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-project-don-t-open/41348 "2026-07-31T08:31:44Z")

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Goody I have been working on a car project for the last couple of weeks and two days ago it started to take very long to open now it does not open at all as soon it says tessellating body’s the app shuts dow there is lot…

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## [Cerco insegnate da remoto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cerco-insegnate-da-remoto/41330)

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**Author:** [@patrickforlin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/patrickforlin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cerco-insegnate-da-remoto/41330 "2026-07-30T13:13:09Z")

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Ciao. Gia’ lavoro ma a livello base/medio. Qualcuno puo’ aiutarmi?

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## [Creating vertical planes from an stl file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-vertical-planes-from-an-stl-file/41337)

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**Author:** [@le.johansen59](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/le.johansen59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-vertical-planes-from-an-stl-file/41337 "2026-07-30T09:19:29Z")

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Hi. I am relatively new to shapr. My project goal is to create different vertical planes from an uploaded 3d model STL. The thought is to export the different planes so that i can print them out as templates for a sheet …

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## [Trouble getting vertices to connect correctly in a loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-getting-vertices-to-connect-correctly-in-a-loft/41345)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-getting-vertices-to-connect-correctly-in-a-loft/41345 "2026-07-29T20:36:35Z")

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I’m trying to do a simple loft of two parallel profiles. The problem is that one side of the resultant body has a twist in it. The number of vertices is the same between the two profiles, but one profile appears to have …

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## [DXF files super slow to import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-super-slow-to-import/41343)

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**Author:** [@Andy2828](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andy2828)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-files-super-slow-to-import/41343 "2026-07-29T18:31:02Z")

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This seems to be an ongoing problem. I read posts from 2019 with the same issue. When I upload a dxf with any kind of detail it takes forever to import. Slows everything down when I try to move it or scale it. Is there a…

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## [DXF Import Time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-time/5831)

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**Author:** [@MrJeffreyGee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJeffreyGee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dxf-import-time/5831 "2026-07-29T15:21:58Z")

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Is it normal for it to take a very long time to import a DXF file? Whenever I import my DXF file it takes so long I think my iPad/app crashed and swipe it up to cancel the import. My DXF file size is 1.3MB. So far, I …

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## [Align and Size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-size/41335)

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**Author:** [@msibleyj](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/msibleyj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-and-size/41335 "2026-07-28T22:33:42Z")

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I am trying to align the cylinder below with the opening in the middle/top surface of this model and size it (vertically) to match the thickness of the surface at point so that the surface will continue and fill the hole…

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## [Shapr3d the right tool for my needs?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-the-right-tool-for-my-needs/33536)

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**Author:** [@takujinlab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/takujinlab)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-the-right-tool-for-my-needs/33536 "2026-07-28T21:15:49Z")

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Hi guys. My name is Igor and I’ve recently started to get into 3d modeling, mainly designing stuff for 3d printing. I have some experience in Fusion but I was looking at some other tools and so I stumbled upon shapr3d. …

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## [Technical questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-questions/41323)

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**Author:** [@joeallen.hh6](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/joeallen.hh6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-questions/41323 "2026-07-28T11:46:06Z")

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Why when I make a sketch the make an edge construction line, then revolve, it comes out right but when i delete the sketch to remove it from site does the entire drawing get deleted. I’m new help please.

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## [Usdz export - losing proper file structure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-losing-proper-file-structure/41325)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-export-losing-proper-file-structure/41325 "2026-07-28T09:27:17Z")

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when exporting a model to usdz, meshes and their names are not retained properly: each independent mesh is renamed to mesh\_0, mesh\_1, and so on. meshes are merged with other meshes that share the same material, destroy…

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## [Ignore me :)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ignore-me/41319)

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**Author:** [@shapr2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ignore-me/41319 "2026-07-27T17:11:55Z")

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Worked it out

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## [Cannot Export to STL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-export-to-stl/41312)

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**Author:** [@Wizzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wizzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-export-to-stl/41312 "2026-07-27T11:36:24Z")

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Hi Guys, It doesnt seem to let me export this to an STL but cannot figure out why? Just keep getting Cannot export file error when I try. Any Ideas?

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## [I cant import saved .shapr files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-import-saved-shapr-files/41314)

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**Author:** [@admin2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/admin2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-import-saved-shapr-files/41314 "2026-07-27T04:01:03Z")

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I have had my designs saved on my Windows 10 laptop since 2023. I tried opening them today, and the app is unable to open them. It seems a connection to some cloud is not reachable. Please, I need help opening these desi…

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## [Nudge Tool?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nudge-tool/23259)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nudge-tool/23259 "2026-07-26T18:19:44Z")

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Can someone explain to me why Shapr3D does not have a nudge tool? It seems backward that there is no such tool. I can see why it did not exist on the iPad, but on a desktop machine, it makes no sense. I constantly have …

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## [Feature Request: Integrating Claude AI for Actual 3D Model Generation (Not Just Renders!)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-integrating-claude-ai-for-actual-3d-model-generation-not-just-renders/40767)

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**Author:** [@3djigs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3djigs)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-integrating-claude-ai-for-actual-3d-model-generation-not-just-renders/40767 "2026-07-25T19:25:03Z")

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Hey everyone, I love the recent updates to Shapr3D, and the AI Generative Render tool is a nice touch for visualizing projects. However, I’d love to start a discussion about what I see as the next major leap for this ap…

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## [Ridge inside hollow cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridge-inside-hollow-cylinder/41310)

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**Author:** [@dgarrison63](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dgarrison63)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ridge-inside-hollow-cylinder/41310 "2026-07-25T18:05:17Z")

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Hi everyone. I’m new to 3D modeling, but have been 3D printing models created by other for a couple of years and am now wanting to create models myself with most being things to use around the house. I’ve also had some…

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## [Shapr wont open.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-wont-open/41303)

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**Author:** [@shane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-wont-open/41303 "2026-07-24T08:56:58Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr for a few years. It’s started out with work not syncing. Did the app repair and reset. No luck there. Uninstalled it and still the same. When I try to open the software it just tells me to go to bro…

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## [iPad OS Introduction Not Working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-os-introduction-not-working/41299)

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**Author:** [@trenton](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/trenton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-os-introduction-not-working/41299 "2026-07-23T15:48:48Z")

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I am trying our Shapr3D on iPad OS and while going through the introduction tutorial of building a desk organizer I hit a place that doesn’t work as the video shows. When I get to the part where we are extruding the midd…

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## [Lost projects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-projects/41294)

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**Author:** [@Andy2828](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andy2828)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lost-projects/41294 "2026-07-23T15:33:41Z")

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I made a bunch of projects but I let my subscription lapse. Is there anyway I can get my old projects back? It was a lot of work. I exported them as 3MF but thats no help. Is there a way to go back and get them?

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## [Sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching/41269)

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**Author:** [@arsprydf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/arsprydf)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketching/41269 "2026-07-23T14:13:20Z")

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I’m having a beginner problem. I’ve created a series of ridges to sit on top of a dome. I’ve created the dome using revolve tool, and imported it into another project. When I try to Move /Rotate the dome the original …

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## [Solids from patterns and parametric changes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solids-from-patterns-and-parametric-changes/41282)

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**Author:** [@Fawksey3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fawksey3D)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/solids-from-patterns-and-parametric-changes/41282 "2026-07-22T20:03:42Z")

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Challenge 4 threw this up for me in terms of my understanding. Changing the setting so not to spoil the challenge. I create a simple circular pattern of 3 circles. Use a variable for the number of circles. Then extrude.…

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## [Apple Pencil/Right Click](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-right-click/41286)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-right-click/41286 "2026-07-22T08:17:17Z")

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How do I access the right click features using my iPad and an Apple Pencil? Thank you ! https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Dark Mode: Can't See Gridlines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-mode-cant-see-gridlines/41242)

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**Author:** [@stores2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/stores2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dark-mode-cant-see-gridlines/41242 "2026-07-20T12:05:16Z")

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Hi there, so LED monitors are insanely bright so naturally we all reduce the brightness. However with Shapr 3D I can’t see the grid lines at all in Dark Mode. Even with a screen brightener (Onscreen), still cant see gri…

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## [Parametric 3D Pattern Issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-3d-pattern-issue/41276)

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**Author:** [@rahul.kumar.as](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rahul.kumar.as)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parametric-3d-pattern-issue/41276 "2026-07-20T10:14:33Z")

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Hi everyone I am trying to learn and experiment with Parametric workflow and stuck an issue. I have a variable called qty with default value 1. This variable is used in pattern qty and then mirrored across. Now when the…

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## [How can I remove fillets?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-remove-fillets/41272)

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**Author:** [@aphelia.modisch.0d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aphelia.modisch.0d)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-remove-fillets/41272 "2026-07-19T17:55:11Z")

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Hello, I’m having an issue removing the fillets from my model. Shapr3D won’t let me remove them. I created a model (see attachment) with 1 mm fillets on all edges. Now I need to add an additional wall (marked blue). To…

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## [Centering model to origin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-model-to-origin/41271)

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**Author:** [@spencersmitty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/spencersmitty)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-model-to-origin/41271 "2026-07-19T09:13:24Z")

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i need a solution to centering a model to the world origin. i’m not looking to align the top or bottom face to the origin plane though, i want the literal center of the model on the world origin. ive tried translate but …

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## [Modeling Envoirnment is Too Dark When in Default View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-envoirnment-is-too-dark-when-in-default-view/41264)

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**Author:** [@Indy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Indy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-envoirnment-is-too-dark-when-in-default-view/41264 "2026-07-18T22:24:23Z")

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When I’m in the default view (Double Click Cube) my objects are very dim. If I zoom in then they get much brighter. See the two examples below. Is there a solution to this problem?

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## [Loft tool "faulty contact" error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-faulty-contact-error/41246)

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**Author:** [@sabbot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sabbot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-faulty-contact-error/41246 "2026-07-17T14:58:32Z")

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New to Shapr; I’m importing a DWG converted from an Illustrator SVG. I’ve done what I wanted to do with five out of the six letters that I’m working on, but the shapes of the “B” aren’t working. The error I get is "Ther…

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## [Drawing export to bitmap formats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-export-to-bitmap-formats/41261)

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**Author:** [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-export-to-bitmap-formats/41261 "2026-07-17T14:05:15Z")

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Maybe I haven’t spotted it, but I think there’s no option to export drawings to non-vector formats like png or jpg. Of course I can export to a pdf and get a pixel image from there, but it would be nice if I could skip t…

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## [Persistent Text Editing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-text-editing/30655)

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**Author:** [@JWardT3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JWardT3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/persistent-text-editing/30655 "2026-07-17T10:06:42Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Currently there is no way to change the contents of a text box after it has been drawn, as it is immediately converted to splines. Brief description of the outcomes that you ex…

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